Palomar Blue 15:1 Pigment Powder from Japan
Palomar Blue 15:1 is a micronized powder form of Pigment Blue 15:1 for easy dispersion in waterborne paints. Classified in HTS 3204.17.60.10 for its specific identity as a synthetic organic pigment under U.S. note 3. Used extensively in architectural coatings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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